Megan Bradley-Mendez, MSN, RN, APRN-C
EDUCATION:
Grand Canyon University Expected Aug 2022
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Walden University 2014
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
College of St. Elizabeth 2011
Master of Science - Change Management
Remington College of Nursing, Lake Mary, FL 2010
Bachelor of Science in nursing
Monroe College, Bronx, NY 2004
Bachelor of Business in Computer Information
Nurse Practitioner, Housecalls Apr 2018 - March 2021
United Health Group
Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members
Responsible for checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick and foot exam (as appropriate)
Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment
Formulate a list current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication and compliance
Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)
Nurse Practitioner, Transitional
United Health Group June 2017 – Apr 2018
Provide Transitional Care Management (rehab) for patients in assigned long term care facilities
Provide preventative and primary care for patients in assigned long term care facilities
Work with primary care physicians to provide the best care possible
Collaborate with the nursing staff and the patients' families
Work with the facility's utilization review process
Explore and learn more about palliative care
Nurse Practitioner, Transitional/ Chronic Care
Whiteglove Health Dec 2016 – Aug 2017
Provided continuity of care throughout a patient’s episode of acute care through specified post hospitalization
Collaborated with other health team members, including the patient and family/caregiver in coordination and implementation of the individualized plan of care
Use of clinical judgment to determine the ‘discharge readiness’ of each patient
Developed treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases
Provision of education to patients/ family on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations
Managing overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues
Emphasizing preventative care and disease management
Prescribing medications
Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)
Nurse Practitioner April 2015 - August 2017
Meridian Health After Hours Urgent Care Center
Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases
Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
Conducting exams
Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations
Managing overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues
Emphasizing preventative care and disease management
Prescribing medications
Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)
Nurse Practitioner March, 2015 - present
ESMI Health
Conduct in-home visits on health plan members
Review patient's past medical history and formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
Review current symptoms and identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management of treatment
Physical examination, medication review, depression screening, environmental screening
Check vitals, conduct a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick, and foot exam (as appropriate)
Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance
Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases
Providing transitional care management to assigned patients, helping them to understand and follow post-discharge plans of care to help them manage their disease.
Responding to patient care concerns with appropriate follow-up, care management, and triage
Nurse Practitioner Dec 2014 – Dec 2015
Staffcare
Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members
Review patient's past medical history and formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
Review current symptoms and identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management of treatment
Physical examination, medication review, and depression screening
Check vitals, conduct a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick, and foot exam (as appropriate)
Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance
UMDNJ Newark, NJ 2013 – 2015
Staff Nurse
Administered, supervised and monitored medications prescribed and initiates appropriate interventions.
Maintained records of treatment and progress.
Provision of safe, therapeutic and efficient nursing care.
Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Units worked include: Infirmary, AC-SU and Mental Health.
Summit Oaks Hospital Summit, NJ 2013 – 2014
Staff Nurse
Provided treatment, therapy, clinical support, continuing care to assigned patients suffering from acute and long term moderate to severe mental illness and substance abuse.
Administer prescribed medications and initiate interventions.
Assess patients in active withdrawal and provided appropriate interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Population served included children, adolescents and adults.
Corizon, Inc Atlanta, GA 2011 – 2013
Registered Nurse
Provision of nursing care in a correctional setting.
Maintained records of treatment and progress.
Provision of safe, therapeutic and efficient nursing care.
Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Units worked include: Intake, infirmary & mental health.
East Central Regional Hospital Augusta, GA 2011 - 2013
Charge Nurse
Provided treatment, therapy, clinical support, continuing care, residential support and rehabilitation services.
Conducted comprehensive and specific mental health assessments.
Reported and evaluated interventions and health care services.
Administered, supervised and monitored medications prescribed and initiates appropriate interventions.
Assessed and managed client's case with acute and long term moderate to severe mental illness.
Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care team
Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Units worked include: Forensics, Adult mental health, general mental health, emergency department.
Augusta State Medical Prison Augusta, GA 2011-2013 Registered Nurse
Reported and evaluated interventions and health care services.
Administered, supervised and monitored medications prescribed and initiates appropriate interventions.
Provision of safe, therapeutic and efficient nursing care.
Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Units worked include: Medical Surgical, Long term care and crisis stabilization unit.
Select specialty Hospital Augusta, GA 2010 – 2011
Registered Nurse
Provision of nursing care in a long term acute care facility.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Managing Insurance Sales Agent Augusta, GA 2006 - 2013
Sales and servicing of insurance products and services in assigned territory
Awarded Agent of the month and Rookie of the year 2007
Managed independent agency in charge of staff of 4.
1199 National Benefit Fund New York, NY 2001 - 2006
Provider Relations Representative
Recruitment and contracting of providers for managed care network
Managed recruitment activities.
Supervision of in-house clerical.
Management and resolution of provider complaints.
Total Blend Restaurant and Catering Bronx, NY 2000 - 2001
Administrative Assistant
Air Jamaica Limited, Jamaica, W.I. Kingston, Jamaica 1996 - 2000
Administrative Assistant
References
Will be provided upon request.